Almond-Raspberry Meringue Bars

Name: Almond-Raspberry Meringue Bars
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 egg; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 7 ounces almond paste; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam; 3 egg whites; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup flaked coconut

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
7 ounces almond paste
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam
3 egg whites
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with greased aluminum foil.
2

To make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the butter, almond paste, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in one egg and the almond extract. Mix in the flour and stir until well blended.
3

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool slightly, and spread the raspberry preserves over the crust.
4

In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until peaks become stiff. Spread the meringue over the jam and sprinkle with coconut.
5

Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Lift foil from pan and cut bars with a sharp knife.